Time for a new chapter of liberalism

Like many, I’m upset by the outcome of the 2024 election. To be frank, I have not been particularly impressed by the Democratic party or Kamala, but I do believe Trump is a threat to democracy and stability in the world. Unlike 2016 where perhaps the Democrats and voters underestimated Trump, this election was a resounding victory.

The Republicans won the popular vote for the first time since 2004, have taken control of the Senate, and are set-up for a potential win in the house as well. America has voted and the policies of the (far) left have been rejected.

I had thought 2016 was rock bottom for the Democrats, but I was wrong. It’s clear that the party has a marketing and targeting problem. The simple fact is that the majority of the country vehemently rejects far left policies. It’s easy to paint the Republicans as far right and extreme conservatives, but the reality is that the majority of them are not and are more moderate.

The data is clear. Americans care first and foremost about the economy and immigration issues first.

The cost of groceries matter more to Americans despite the economy actually performing well in the last 4 years. The truth is that for most Americans, life has not gotten better and Trump paints the picture that he can change that. We can save the debate on whether that will happen or not, but this is the reality.

On immigration, the Democrats actually tried to pass a border control bill this past year. However, the damage has been done and the Democrats have been painted as the open border party. Again, we can debate the truth to that but perception perhaps matter more in elections than fact.

The Democrats clearly blew it on the economy and immigration. They also managed to lose a stronghold in tech with notable leaders publicly supporting Trump. The Democratic attack on billionaires has backfired with Kamala’s unrealized gains tax proposal. The Republicans had a hey-day picking on the Democrats and their policies this election. And we wonder how they won with a landslide. The writing was on the wall.

The far left policies of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren need to be put in the past. I am a liberal, but in this day and age, the Democratic party has just gone too far left for most of America. Simply put, we cannot put in progressive policies that move the country forward if we do not win. Abortion and women rights are incredibly important, but they do not win elections on their own.

It’s clear that we need a change in strategy and thinking. It’s time for Democrats to go through a rebranding. We have the chance to be the party of equal rights with common sense policies that are pro-capitalism. We can build America the right way going forward, but first we need to look ourselves in the mirror.